There are many birds that are grouped under the Galliformes and they go up to more than 250 species with about 70 genera. Across the order the birds are generally similar due to their physical qualities that range across the genera. The phasianoidea are flightless birds that are quite huge. Possibly the biggest there are in their order. They contain about 12 species. They are also known as the ratites. This group has birds like the allies, pheasants and the francolin.

When it comes to mating for the Phasianoidea, they tend to use their beautiful, conspicuous colors and other features that they possess to attract the female. These birds have strong loud vocals which they use to communicate with the other birds. The female lay eggs and take care of their young. The Phasianoidea show strong sexual dimorphism. The male pheasants have plumes, horns, and peculiar tails. These are some of the things that they us to attract the female.

They mostly occupy land around forests, deserts, woodlands, bamboo thickets, and cultivated lands among others. When it comes to their physical appearance, they tend to have males that are bigger than the females. Other common physical features that they possess are short wings and strong legs that have spurs like the guinea fowl and turkey in the gulliforme family.

The pheasants and the allies are pretty much like all the members of its family. They feed on a variety of insects and seeds. They however have more to eat than the others. They have root tubers, small reptiles, fruits and roots. When they are young, they tend to eat more insects than plants and small reptiles. You find that they practice polygamy in that one male can mate with as many females as possible.

It is widely known that most of these birds cannot be easily observed because they tend to shy away from man. The reason for this is because man hunts them so they have learnt a survival tactic that allows them stay safe.

Some of the birds prefer to live in the trees on stumps while a few prefer to live on the ground. This is where they lay their eggs. They use their loud vocals to attract females during the breeding period and during sessions when the males gather around to make noise and get attention; a way of announcing their presence. It is common to see them fighting as if for their honor or respect.

The pheasants and their allies also have bright conspicuous colors. It is not uncommon to spot some adorned crests and wattles. The male has a really long feather in the tail that nearly touches the ground. If man is not careful, they will become extinct in the near future. Man’s activities also cause a great risk in the existence of these birds. The main effect of man is global warming which has led to a serious climate change. With time, these birds will not have a habitat to live in.